White House Intervenes in Port Labor Talks

HealthCare.gov Site Trips Up Some New Buyers

Ahead of the Sunday sign-up deadline under the health law, people coming to the HealthCare.gov site for the first time had trouble verifying their income, officials said.

Federal Document Sheds Light on Proposed Drone Rules

Federal regulators plan to propose rules that would limit commercial drone flights to below 500 feet, daytime hours and within sight of the operator, while also requiring operators to pass written exams, according to a federal document posted online.

Winter Storm Bears Down on New England

Yet another winter storm was due to arrive in New England for Valentine’s Day, promising snow and heavy winds even as some areas are already staggering under six feet of snow or more.

• Valentine’s Day Snowstorm

Hundreds Protest Police Shooting in Washington

Hundreds gathered in southeastern Washington on Saturday to protest police brutality in the wake of a deadly shooting of a man who had been throwing rocks at the police.

Autopsy Shows New York Times Writer Carr Died of Lung Cancer

New York Times media columnist David Carr died of complications from metastatic lung cancer, according to autopsy results released Saturday.

• New York Times Media Columnist David Carr Dies at 58

Iran’s Leader Sends Obama New Letter

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei has responded to overtures from Obama seeking better relations with his own secret communications.

Gene-Altered Apple Approved in U.S.

The Agriculture Department approved the first genetically modified apple for sale in the U.S., reigniting debate over the safety of modified foods and whether the products should carry mandatory labels.

Gun-Control Backers Turn Their Focus to Domestic Violence

Supporters of tighter restrictions are testing a new approach in their battle to cut firearm deaths: adding curbs for people linked to domestic violence.

DOJ Looks Into Chapel Hill Killings

Attorney General Eric Holder said civil-rights lawyers in the Justice Department are looking at the shooting deaths of three Muslim students to determine if the killings were a hate crime.

Oregon Governor Resigns Amid Probe

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned Friday, after alleged ethical breaches involving his fiancée prompted a criminal investigation.

DOJ Says Fixed Bail Is Unconstitutional

The Justice Department sought Friday to convince a federal judge to end the alleged practice of a local court setting fixed bail amounts for certain petty crimes, saying it is unfair to poor people.

Pennsylvania Imposes Moratorium on Death Penalty

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has imposed a moratorium on the death penalty in the state, calling the current system of capital punishment “error-prone, expensive and anything but infallible.”

Detroit’s Bankruptcy Judge to Retire

Judge Steven Rhodes, who presided over Detroit’s historic bankruptcy case, is retiring after 30 years on the bench.

Prosecutors Make First Arson Arrest From Ferguson Unrest

U.S. Deports Pakistani with Taliban Ties

More Alabama Counties Issue Gay Marriage Licenses

Fewer Immigrants Apprehended at U.S.-Mexico Border

White House Pushes For Health Insurance Sign-Ups

IRS Simplifies Small-Business Repair Rules

Malloy Pushes Shake-Up of Connecticut Liquor Laws

Gov. Christie Sets Out-of-State Speech Tour

Jury Notes: A Growing Point for Appeals

New York City Crime Data Send Mixed Messages